Q66
Plants are killed in winter by frost
A.
because of desiccation and mechanical damage to the tissues
AnswerB.
because no photosynthesis takes place at such low temperature
C.
because respiration ceases at such low temperature
D.
because there is no transpiration
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Plants are killed in winter by frost as there is desiccation and mechanical damage to the tissues. Desiccation is the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying.